Perle's feature rich Fast Ethernet rate converting PoE Media Converters transparently connect copper to fiber while providing Power over Ethernet ( PoE ) to standards-based PoE and PoE+ compliant devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones and wireless access points. S-110 PoE Media Converters are also available with support for Extended Temperature ranges. Over 40 models to choose from with either fixed fiber or SFP ports. The pluggable fiber optics port allows for flexible network configurations using SFP transceivers supplied by Perle, Cisco or other manufacturers of MSA compliant SFPs.

Perle PoE Media Converters are classified as Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE). While using standard UTP cables that carry Ethernet data, Perle PoE media converters also provide power to Powered Devices (PDs). Perle has PoE media converter models that support the IEEE 802.3af PoE standard (15.4W of power) or the IEEE 802.3at PoE+ standard (30W of power). Learn more about PoE.

Perle 10/100 PoE Ethernet to Fiber Converters provide an economical path to extend the distance of an existing network with fiber cabling. At the same time they function as PoE injectors to power devices like IP phones, video conferencing equipment, IP cameras and Wi-Fi devices over copper UTP cabling.

Network Administrators can "see-everything" with Perle's advanced features such as Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDIX, Link Pass-Through, Fiber Fault Alert, and Loopback. This allows for more efficient troubleshooting and less on-site maintenance. These cost and time saving features, along with a lifetime warranty and free worldwide technical support, make Perle's Fast Ethernet rate converting PoE Media Converters the smart choice for IT professionals.

Ideal for remotely resetting equipment, this configurable function performs a momentary power reset to the attached Powered Device (PD). When enabled, the media converter will, upon loss of fiber RX, turn off PSE output power supplied to the PD device for 2 seconds then turn the power back on and leave it on until such time that another fiber RX link is lost (after it was re-established). When disabled, a loss of fiber RX has no effect on PSE power to the PD device(s).

Powered Device Support

Support is included for a broad range of PD ( Powered Devices )

IEEE Standard PoE/PoE+ ( Alternative A and B )

Legacy High Capacitance PDs

Legacy VoIP phones and Wireless Access Points

Power Strain Relief strap

Included with all models, a strain relief strap is provided to ensure a solid and secure power connection to the media converter. Ideal for areas that may be exposed to vibration.

Auto-Negotiation (802.3u)

The media converter supports auto negotiation on the 10/100Base-TX interface.

Auto-MDIX

Auto-MDIX (automatic medium-dependant interface crossover) detects the signaling on the UTP interface to determine the type of cable connected (straight-through or crossover) and automatically configures the connection when enabled. With Auto-MDIX enabled, either a straight-through or crossover type cable can be used to connect the media converter to the device on the other end of the cable.

With Link Pass-Through the state of the UTP receiver is passed to the fiber transmitter to make the media converter appear transparent to the end devices that are connected. In addition if Far-End Fault is enabled the media converter can turn off the 10/100Base-TX transmitter when a FAR-End Fault is received.

Using Link Pass-Through with Far-End Fault minimizes data loss when a fault occurs. Should a fault occur, the end devices have the indication of a failure available to them making trouble shooting easier.

Far-End Fault (FEF)

The media converter implements the 802.3 standard for Far-End Fault for the indication and detection of remote fault conditions on the 100Base-X fiber connection. With Far-End Fault enabled the media converter transmits the Far-End Fault Indication over the 100Base-X fiber connection whenever a receive failure is detected on the 100Base-X fiber connection. The media converter continuously monitors the100Base-X fiber connection for a valid signal.

The action the media converter takes on receiving a Far-End Fault Indication is dependent on the Link Pass-Through switch setting.

Pause (IEEE 802.3xy)

Pause signaling is an IEEE feature that temporarily suspends data transmission between two devices in the event that one of the devices becomes overwhelmed. The media converter supports pause negotiation on the 10/100Base-TX copper connection.

This green LED is turned on when power is applied to the media converter. Otherwise it is off. The LED will blink slowly when either fiber port is in Loopback test mode. The LED will blink quickly if there is a hardware failure where the reason code can be identified through a various blinking cycles.

Fiber link on /
Receive activity
( LKF 1/2 )

This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED will blink along with transmit/receive data on the fiber port

If a loss of link on the copper port results in a Link Passthrough condition to the fiber port, this LED will blink at a rate of once every 2 seconds until the condition is cleared.

Copper link on / Receive activity
( LKC 1/2 )

This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED will blink along with transmit/receive data on the 10/100/1000 UTP port

If a loss of link on the copper port results in a Link Passthrough condition to the fiber port, this LED will blink at a rate of once every 2 seconds until the condition is cleared.

10/100 Speed

This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is green when the speed of the copper ethernet port is running at 100 Mbps. The LED is off when in 10 Mbps.

PSE Status

This LED will signify the status of the PSE function. Using multi-color and blinking the unit will show the following status for the PSE;

GREEN — Solid: The PSE has successfully detected a compliant PD and is applying power over the UTP (for legacy pin out simply show active power when applied)

YELLOW — Solid: The PSE is not active. This means the PSE has been configured to provide power, but the PD is :

Not connected

Has not detected a compliant PD and is not applying power

PSE has turned off power for Reset function

OFF — PSE function switch disabled

RED — Blinking: Error Conditions

Capacitance too High — 1 blink

Resistance too Low or short circuit — 2 blinks

Resistance too high or open circuit — 3 blinks

Switches

Auto-Negotiation (802.3u)

Enabled (Default) - The media converter uses 802.3u Auto-negotiation on the 100Base-TX interface. It is set to advertise full duplex.

Disabled - The media converter sets the port according to the position of the speed and duplex switches.

Link Pass Through

Disabled (Default) - The 100Base-TX and the 100Base-FX fiber interface operate independently. Far-End Fault indication on the 100Base-FX fiber interface has no effect on the 100Base-TX interface.

Enabled - When the state of the receiver is changed on the 100Base-TX interface it is reflected on the 100Base-FX fiber transmitter. When the state of the receiver on the 100Base-FX interface is changed it is reflected on the 100Base-TX transmitter.

When a Far-End Fault Indication is received on the fiber interface the 100Base-TX transmitter is turned off. When the Far-End Fault Indication is cleared the transmitter is turned back on.

Disabled - Far-End Fault Indications are not transmitted regardless of the condition of the receive signal on the 100Base-FX fiber connection.

Remote Loopback

The media converter can perform a loopback on the 100Base-X fiber interface.

Disabled (Default - Up)

Enabled- The 100Base-X receiver is looped to the 100Base-X transmitter. The 100Base-TX transmitter is taken off the interface.

Speed Copper (internal strap)

100 (Default)
10

Duplex Copper (internal strap)

Full (Default)
Half

Auto-MDIX
(Internal Strap)

If Auto-Negotiation (802.3u) is enabled, the media converter determines the current cable pinout to use on the copper interface. If Auto-Negotiation (802.3u) is disabled the Media converter will use the RX Energy method on the copper interface to set the port MDI or MDIX whichever is appropriate.

Enabled (Default) - Either a straight-through or crossover type cable can be used to connect the media converter to the device on the other end of the cable.

Disabled - If the partner device on the other end of the cable does not have the Auto-MDIX feature a specific cable, either a straight-through or crossover will be required to ensure that the media converter's transmitter and the partner devices transmitter are connected to the others receiver. The Media converter's 100Base-TX port is configured as MDI-X with this switch setting.

PSE Power

When enabled (UP), the media converter will perform a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) function as per IEEE802.3af or 802.3at standards (relevant model).

Default is "enabled"

PD Power Reset

This is a technique to perform a power reset on a PD device attached.

When enabled ( down ), the media converter will upon loss of link on any fiber port, turn off PSE output power to the PD device for 2 seconds then turn the power back on. The power remains on until any fiber link transitions from up to down again.

With Passthrough enabled, a loss of link on the fiber resulting from a loss of link on the copper, a PD Power Reset will occur and the copper link will continue to reflect the state of the fiber link.

When PD Power Reset disabled, loss of fiber link has no effect on PSE power to the PD device.

Connect 10/100 IP Cameras to Fast Ethernet Backbone
Extend the reach to IP cameras using fiber media converters. Security cameras are typically installed in remote locations throughout a facility. For cameras that are in the ceiling or other inaccessible areas like rooftops, light poles, along fences, pipelines and transit routes, the cost of bringing electrical power to each camera is eliminated by powering the equipment through the UTP cable using a PoE media converter. For cameras with Pan-Tilt-Zoom ( PTZ ) that may require higher power, PoE+ models that can supply up to 30 watts of power are also available. PoE+ may also be required for cameras used in cold environments that feature de-icers and blowers.

Fiber is run from an existing data closet to an area with access to power. A PoE Media Converter can be powered by either 48vDC or standard 100 to 240 AC power. The media converter is attached to the power supply and the fiber cable. Copper (UTP or STP cable) Ethernet can be extended another 100 meters to the IP camera. The PoE Media Converter is converting the data from fiber to copper, adding power and transmitting it to the security camera.

Fast Ethernet Fiber to Wireless Access Points

Connect 10/100 Wireless Access Points to Fast Ethernet Backbone
Extend the reach to wireless access points ( AP ) using fiber media converters. When a company deploys a wireless network in their office or large warehouse, APs need to be set up throughout the facility to ensure complete coverage for reliability. The network manager will likely need to extend further than the 100 meters allowed by copper cable to reach many of the APs.

For APs that are in the ceiling or other inaccessible areas, PoE media converters can also provide standard PoE power including pre-standard power for those access points that were deployed prior to ratification IEEE 802.3af . For wireless access points as those containing dual radios requiring more than 15.4 watts of power, PoE+ models delivering up to 30 watts are also available.

Fiber is run from an existing data closet to an area with access to power. A PoE Media Converter can be powered by either 48vDC or standard 100 to 240 AC power. The media converter is attached to the power supply and the fiber cable. Copper (UTP or STP cable) Ethernet can be extended another 100 meters to the Wireless Access Point. The PoE Media Converter is converting the data from fiber to copper, adding power and transmitting it to the AP.

Fast Ethernet Fiber to the Desktop / VoIP ( Voice over IP ) Phones

Connect 10/100 workstations and VoIP Phones to a Fast Ethernet Backbone
Extend the reach to your workstation and VoIP phones using fiber media converters. PoE media converters can also provide standard PoE power including pre-standard power for those VoIP phones that were deployed prior to ratification of the IEEE 802.3af standard.

For VoIP phones such as those containing dual radios requiring more than 15.4 watts of power, PoE+ models delivering up to 30 watts are also available.

Fiber is run from an existing data closet to an area with access to power. A PoE Media Converter can be powered by either 48vDC or standard 100 to 240 AC power. The media converter is attached to the power supply and the fiber cable. Copper (UTP or STP cable) Ethernet can be extended another 100 meters to the VoIP phone. The PoE Media Converter is converting the data from fiber to copper, adding power and transmitting it to the VoIP phone.

Single Mode / Single Fiber

Connect copper ports over a single fiber strand ( also referred to as “Bi-Directional” BiDi )
When Single Strand fiber is used, a pair of Single Fiber Media Converters is needed for the copper to fiber conversion. Perle Single Fiber Media Converters are also referred to as “Up/Down” models. For example the S-110P-S1SC10U (“Up”) and S-110P-S1SC10D (“Down”), shown below, must be used in pairs. An “Up” must be matched with a “Down” peer to deal with transmit and receive frequencies separately.

S-110P-S1SC10US-110P-S1SC10D

The majority of installations for single mode fiber media converters are of the “dual connector” or “dual fiber” type where one fiber connection is used for transmit, the other for receive. These are physically “crossed” to match up the Transmit/Receive links.

However, to reduce costs, or where there are limits on available fiber, WDM technology may be utilized. WDM uses separate transmit and receive frequencies to communicate on a single fiber strand. WDM technology relies on the fact that optical fibers can carry many wavelengths of light simultaneously without interaction between each wavelength. Thus, a single fiber can carry many separate wavelength signals or channels simultaneously.

So remember, if Single Strand fiber is used, you will need an “Up” Media Converter on one side and a “Down” Media Converter on the other for copper to fiber conversion.